Residence Fees and Deposits
Residence Fees by Room Type
Fees are established in the spring of each year through the Board of Governors for the following academic year cycle.
Fall 2026 - Winter 2027 Residence Fees
The proposed fees listed below for the Fall 2026 - Winter 2027 term are tentative and subject to change.
| Room Type | Campus Area | Total Fee | Fall 2026 Semester | Winter 2026 Semester |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Single Room | South Residence (Mountain Hall, Prairie Hall, Maritime Hall) Maids Hall (Arts House) | $10,482 | $5,241 | $5,241 |
Small Single Room | South Residence (Mountain Hall, Prairie Hall, Maritime Hall) | $9,092 | $4,546 | $4,546 |
Single Room | $10,692 | $5,346 | $5,346 | |
Single Room: Suite | East Residences (Glengarry Hall, Lanark Hall, Dundas Hall) | $11,142 | $5,571 | $5,571 |
Single Room | $11,742 | $5,871 | $5,871 | |
Single Room | $10,992 | $5,496 | $5,496 | |
Double Room | North Residences (Maids Hall, Mills Hall, Lambton Hall, Lennox & Addington Halls, Watson Hall) South Residences (Mountain Hall, Prairie Hall, Maritime Hall) Maids Hall (Arts House) | $9,092 | $4,546 | $4,546 |
Double Room | $9,292 | $4,646 | $4,646 | |
Double Room | East Residences (Glengarry Hall, Lanark Hall, Dundas Hall) | $9,892 | $4,946 | $4,946 |
Double Room with Ensuite | $10,482 | $5,241 | $5,241 | |
Triple Room | North Residences (Johnston Hall, Maids Hall, Mills Hall, Lambton Hall, Lennox & Addington Halls, Watson Hall) South Residences (Mountain Hall, Prairie Hall, Maritime Hall) | $8,387 | $4,193 | $4,193 |
Triple Room with Ensuite | $9,092 | $4,546 | $4,546 | |
Quad Room | South Residences (Mountain Hall, Prairie Hall, Maritime Hall) | $8,592 | $4,296 | $4,296 |
One-person Apartment | $11,592 | $5,796 | $5,796 | |
One, Two or Three-person Apartment | North Residences (Johnston Hall, Maids Hall, Mills Hall, Lambton Hall, Lennox & Addington Halls, Watson Hall) South Residences (Mountain Hall, Prairie Hall, Maritime Hall) | $11,042 | $5,521 | $5,521 |
Two-Bedroom Apartment | West Village | $11,042 | $5,521 | $5,521 |
Double Room Apartment | $10,592 | $5,296 | $5,296 | |
| Triple Apartment | West Village | $10,592 | $5,296 | $5,296 |
Summer 2026 Residence Fees
| Room Type | Campus Area | Total Fee |
|---|---|---|
| Single Room | University Houses (limited) | $2,500 |
| Single Room: Three-Bedroom Townhouse | West Village | $2,500 |
| Single Room: One-Bedroom Apartment | West Village | $3,000 |
| Single Room: Two-Bedroom Apartment | West Village | $2,750 |
| Double Room: Apartment | West Village | $2,500 |
Additional Fees and Charges
In addition to the above fees, the following additional charges will apply:
- Interhall Council (IHC) Activity Fee: $28.84 per semester. This fee is collected on behalf of the residence student government to support hall council activities.
- Mandatory Insurance Fee: One-time non-refundable fee is included in the residence fees listed above for the mandatory insurance plan
What's included in the Residence Fees?
Furnished rooms
Fully furnished accommodations with a bed, mattress, desk, chair, and desk lamp (which vary by room type).
24/7 Desk services
Visit your Residence Desk for assistance with lockouts, signing out common room keys, general information, noise complaints, pick-up of parcels, borrowing a vacuum, and more.
Access to Internet
High-speed internet service with unlimited access to Internet services in all all our residence buildings.
Unlimited Laundry
Laundry services are available in each of our residence communities and are included in your residence fees. For more details, check out the full list of Residence Services available.
Residence Deposits
You are not required to pay a residence deposit until June 1. Once you have received an offer of admission to the University of Guelph, you may submit a Residence Application at any time without paying the deposit. After submitting your application, you will receive an email with instructions on how to pay the residence deposit.
The $750 residence deposit will be applied to your Winter 2028 residence fees.
Please note that the residence deposit is non-refundable, except in the following circumstances:
- You cancel your residence contract while you are still in the residence queue or on the wait list.
- Your offer of admission to the University of Guelph is revoked.
- You are granted a deferral of admission to the following semester or academic year.
Other Costs to Consider
First-Year Student Residence Bursary
Need a little help? If you can show that you are in financial need, you can apply for one of five $500.00 bursaries. First-year students in any program are eligible, and you’ll need to stay in residence for your first year of studies. You can apply by completing the online Financial Need Assessment Form for Entrance Awards by April 15, 2026. (Applications Closed)
For more information check out the First Year Student Residence Bursary page on the Student Financial Services website.
